Breef president Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa pulled out of the race after the second stage when his horse Free Lance failed to pass the veterinary examination.

A total of 28 riders took part in the five-stage 120-km juniors race which was won by Shaikh Saqer of Ahmed Al Fateh Stable. He finished the race in six hours, 23 minutes and 35 seconds. Shaikh Saqer was followed by Mohammed Al Thawadi (6:44:50) of Al Asayel Stable in second place and Khalid Al Attiya (7:04:31) of Qatar was third.